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Food for Life: Cancer Project

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Scottsdale, AZ 85254
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Fueling Up On Fiber and Cancer Fighting Compounds
Saturday, October 10, 2020 12 Pacific, 2pm Central, 3pm Eastern to

Class 2:

Fueling Up On Low-Fat Foods: Steering clear of meat, dairy products, fried foods, and other fatty fare is an important first step in pre-venting and surviving cancer. Dietary fat not only hinders the immune system, it also drives hormone production, which can result in higher rates of hormone-related cancers such as breast and prostate cancers. The easiest way to be healthy is to build your meals from foods that are naturally low in fat and to use cooking methods that do not require added fats or oils. In this class, you will learn how to prepare delicious, low-fat dishes made from whole grains, legumes, vegetables, and fruits.

Cancer-Fighting Compounds and Immune-Boosting Foods: Antioxidants and the body’s immune system are both critically important in fighting cancer. Cancer-fight-ing compounds such as antioxidants, mainly found in fruits and vegetables, assist in halting free-radical damage, which can otherwise lead to cancer development. This class will explore foods that are rich in protective compounds and immune-boosting nutrients such as beta-carotene, lycopene, vitamin C, and zinc. It is important to be generous with a variety of vegetables and fruits as you plan your menu. Studies have demonstrated the ability of diets rich in vegetables and fruits to boost immunity and to reduce the likelihood that cancer will develop in the first place. Based on scientific research, vegetarians have approximately double the natural killer cell activity (natural killer cells engulf and destroy cancer cells), compared with nonvegetarians.

Phone 520-200-1781 or email cookingontheveg@gmail.com

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